M1911A1

[stilian1000]

Thumbs up if the m1911a1 is better whithout a red dot sight.

[therommelfan]

now if only i spoke asian.

[428henben]

translation: this gun killed many of  our people in world war 2

[TheHogger129]

Yup. There's a reason the 1911 has been around for 100 years.

Most used gun in competition shooting, in US military service since 1914, and an American icon.

[mikethenascarfan]

Isn't it irononic how this is in japenese and this gun faught the japs in WW2?

[mikethenascarfan]

45 ACP> 9mm

Colt 1911> Berreta m9, Glock, Desert eagle, ANY Pistol

[TheHogger129]

@mikethenascarfan - Idk if you consider a .38 Super a 9mm round. But compared to 9mm Parabellum, yes .45 Auto is more effective.

I like the .38 Super 1911 that I use for target shooting. Low recoil round, very accurate.

In a self defense 1911, I always go with .45 Auto.

[mikethenascarfan]

@TheHogger129 i am not understanding when i considered a .30 super a 9mm..infact i dont think i did- and for the rest i agree, for target- go with a gun you can shoot more accuratetly and handle correctly, and for self defense, bigger is always better- 1911 FTW

[Watcher3223]

I've got one. Want to get another.

[MrMoquai]

I honestly did not expect a Japanese man to start babbling o.O.

[taichi0yt3875]

simple is best

[1stMarineCapt]

A classic that will never gets old... It'll work in every place you place, every pistol cartridge you chamber... But most importantly, it will and it will shoot in any type of shooter's hand!

[Watcher3223]

@1stMarineCapt

+1

I like many pistols from many countries, but my absolute favorite is still the 1911.

It's American, is a pistol that's become synonymous with liberty rather than other pistols that have become synonymous with tyranny (such as the Luger P08 or the Walther P38), and fires what I consider to be the best-balanced pistol cartridge ever devised.

As you say, it's timeless because it simply works. Old, but not obsolete, complete with a legend that is without equal.

[1stMarineCapt]

@Watcher3223 I love the .45 ACP. I'll have it on range, I'll have it on plinking, and I'll give my life on it. But, .45 ACP may rest, for the on coming of the .45 Super, because that pistol cartridge remains the same, but it will generate as much as twice the power of our old friend.

[Watcher3223]

@1stMarineCapt

.45 Super. Sounds, well, super!

And, of course, the 1911 should be up to the challenge whereas polymer pistols for .45 ACP might cry home to mommy.

[1stMarineCapt]

@Watcher3223 The new round requires something like the Springfield Armory GI-45 to operate, & of course you have to change more than just springs. The .45 Super operate at 28,500 psi of pressure, & that means slide and frame gotta be at least steel. Forging steel like how SA did was perfect, Barsto barrel works, & the biggest problem to encounter with the factory SA pistol was the sear and disconnector problem. If you want something that have least of the "gunsmithing stuff", try Kimber.

[Watcher3223]

@1stMarineCapt

Thanks for the tips and tales regarding this cartridge! I admit, I never knew about .45 Super until now. Great to learn something new in this hobby.

[1stMarineCapt]

@Watcher3223 Eh... wasn't very well known, this new comer. Well, you can never find anything about it on Youtube. It's a new concept, and the thing won't be just ready to fire from any pistol. It needs strong frame and slide and more than just modifications around in and out side.

Boxed factory ammo of this stuff can be find from Buffalo Bore ammunitions. It's a great round, just gotta find the right pistol.

[WunderDoob]

why does everyone keep wiping their blue 1911s with a cheese cloth...

[Crazyrocksteady]

that's big boss's (naked snake) weapon of choice

(mgs fan ftw!!!)

[danbaker90]

@Crazyrocksteady hahaha thats why this gun it hands down the best and my personal favorite

[AlecStanley]

Hats down, one of the best handguns ever made.

[Marine052191]

I own one, never had any problems with it. I thank John Browning for the Timeless design. OOHRAH!

[BobTheNailer92]

Browning knew what the hell he was doing. Best handgun ever made. Ever

[hogger129]

They're the best when they don't have the firing pin block in them.

[hogger129]

My piece is a Springfield 1911A1 Loaded .45.

[62rome]

i'll tell my grand kids about this gun.

[Davidbirtles1]

amazing weapon... made in a time when weapons were designed to win fights, not avoid law suits.

[LoneWolf051]

I gotta get myself one of these, an A1 version, it'd go great with my Garand.

[Tenjin05]

I love my colt 45!

[SecretService80]

The A1 means one that was made after 1924. Improved for WWII.

M1911: 1911-1924

M1911A1: 1924-????

[JacobRTweedy]

what does the a1 stand for

[mr2000xd]

i love m1911. best gun in the word

[SuperUsinfantry]

@mr2000xd So do I. I own an airsoft replica of this gun and it was just as cool as the real steel. The gun was a TM gun.

[DARIUSX3]

@SuperUsinfantry BUY A REAL GUN QUIT PLAYIN WIT TOYS

[g0atf1sh]

thats a real gun. vary sleek looking

[candr]

Still have my service side arm from the 60'. Good weapon. Have it stored.

[100legoman]

dude the beginning was kinda gay

[MothmanCometh]

Awesome gun. By far my favorite handgun to date.

[Watcher3223]

Ditto.

I'm proud to own an M1911A1.

[massltca]

It's also a superb defensive weapon. It's my first choice for a carry gun.

[cdanielr]

I love it! beautiful design, high stopping power, an ideal pistol for an army and sport shooting.